This book by Andrea Barrett is a decent collection of short stories. Some are pretty wounding to read, you are forewarned. Buy it here

Although I liked this book, if you’ve never read anything by Eckhart Tolle I would suggest reading The Power of Now first, or instead. A New Earth expands on the ideas in that book. From the back cover:
Tolle describes how our our attachment to the ego creates the dysfunction that leads to anger, jealousy, and [...]

How to Write, Speak and Think More Effectively by Rudolf Flesch. This book is about the three basic keys to successful communication.
Buy now: Texture Bookstore on Amazon

In the cabin at our vacation was a shelf of old books that just fascinated me. I read quite a few of them while we were there. Old books are so amazing; they are like little time capsules. I’m going to scout around for more old books for Texture because they are a treasure.

From the Cuyahoga Libraries website:
Governor Strickland’s proposed budget will cut public library funding by 50 percent! This drastic cut will devastate library services across Ohio.
During these tough economic times people are turning to their public libraries more than ever for services like career counseling, computer training, Internet access, financial literacy and health information. Let your [...]

In addition to selling books for Texture on Amazon I’m also thinking of selling them on ebay also. I’ve noticed a few other used bookstores doing this. What do you think do you have any experience selling items on ebay?

I need to shut down Texture for a while and get it together, totally re-vamp things. I’m going to re-open again on March 15th! in the meantime Texture Bookstore will only be open online. Stay tuned for the grand re-opening!

I love my sons’ method of shelving, sheesh!

Have you checked out the calendar recently? I’ve added some things, coming up is our Valentine’s day Special. 50% off all Romance novels! Kissy-kissy

Join us for our Post-Holiday sale on January 31st & February 1st 2009!
Saturday: 9am-7pm
Sunday: 12-7pm
51 East Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035

I switched to wordpress, check back soon! as soon as I get everything situated over here I will post regularly again.

Wow, I can’t believe it’s 2009 already! I’ve been working on making Texture Bookstore a reality since 2005. Took me all this time, but I held fast to my dream. 2009 here we come!
This blog entry written by Trula. Thanks for visiting Texture Bookstore!

I’m back to listing books on Amazon! I will add new books daily, and now offer expedited shipping. The Amazon storefront is here:http://www.amazon.com/shops/trulastar
This blog entry written by Trula. Thanks for visiting Texture Bookstore!

I’m only having the front room open for now, but it is incredible how much space it is. I’m not going to have it jam-packed or anything but I am adding more bookcases than originally planned. Taking massive pics this weekend, check back soon!
This blog entry written by Trula Breckenridge. Thanks for visiting Texture Bookstore!

Packing up more stuff for the bookstore ^_^
This blog entry written by Trula Breckenridge. Thanks for visiting Texture Bookstore!